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Similar Lutjanus, Lutjanus russellii, Lutjanus fulviflamma, Lutjanus ehrenbergii, Bluestripe snapper |
Lutjanus quinquelineatus, the five-lined snapper or blue-striped snapper, is a species of snapper native to the Indian Ocean and the western Pacific Ocean. It is an inhabitant of coral reefs being found at depths from 2 to 40 m (6.6 to 131.2 ft). This species can reach 38 cm (15 in) in TL, though most do not exceed 30 cm (12 in). It is a commercially important species and is also sought after as a game fish. It can also be found in the aquarium trade.

five lined snapper lutjanus quinquelineatus





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